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Baker Publishing Group PanentheismThe Other God of the Philosophers
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£39.90
The Catholic University of America Press Maurice Blondel Social Catholicism and Action
Book SynopsisDiscusses contemporary arguments over social Catholicism and the believer's role in society by illuminating a similar dispute between French Catholics among the Modernist Crisis (1909-1914).
£63.65
Pilgrim Press God Is
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£17.10
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Philosophy of Death Reader
Book SynopsisThe Philosophy of Death Reader presents a collection of classic readings from across the centuries and the continents. Organised around central metaphysical questions from whether soul is immortal to what can experience death, it brings together pivotal readings from ancient, modern and contemporary philosophers. The twenty-four readings require no background in philosophy. Featuring writings from Vedanta, the ancient Greeks, the Buddhist tradition, Christian eschatology, and recent analytic philosophy, they flow thematically and cover:- Key metaphysical topics including immortality, rebirth and the after- Scientific perspectives on biology and the brain- Axiological questions surrounding old age, the soul and how to live with mortality Accompanied throughout by editor's notes, introductory material, and discussion questions, this cross-cultural reader draws themes together, encourages further study and introduces a broad range of philosophical thinking about death.Trade ReviewThis new multicultural collection covers all the major themes in the philosophy of death from classical antiquity to the contemporary period. The readings are wisely chosen, and the volume is intelligently laid out with clear and helpful contextual introductions to each section and selection. Highly recommended for individual readers and classroom assignment. * Levon Chorbajian, Professor of Sociology, University of Massachusetts, USA *This is an excellent collection of primary source material on key topics in the philosophy of death, such as the nature of post-death existence and the (un)desirability of immortality. The selections, which represent ancient and contemporary thinkers from primarily Western and Indian philosophical traditions, are thoughtfully organized and given helpful and accessible introductions and annotations by the editor. This book is very well-suited for undergraduate courses in the philosophy of death, as it skillfully presents thought-provoking debates carried on across the centuries and invites students to join. * Mark Berkson, Professor of Religion, Hamline University, USA *A timely and wide-ranging collection that covers the classic discussions through to the contemporary on a theme that we might well like to ignore, but cannot: the facts of own mortality. The introductions to each section helpfully position the papers. A must-read for every student of death. * Beverley Clack, Professor in the Philosophy of Religion, Oxford Brookes University, UK *Table of ContentsPreface: What This Book Is (Not) About Acknowledgements General Introduction: What Is the Meaning of “Life”? For Discussion or Essays Further Readings on Brains, Death, and “Consciousness” Part I: Our Immortal Souls Introduction to Part One: Personal Survival and Immortality 1. The Soul Will Not Fade Away (from Phaedo, c. 360 BC) Plato 2. Letter to Menoeceus (third century BC) Epicurus 3. Ten Reasons for Believing in Immortality (1929) John Haynes Holmes 4. Next Stop Goofville (1929) Clarence Darrow 5. Death, Nothingness, and Subjectivity (1994) Thomas W. Clark For Discussion or Essays Further Readings on Personal Survival and Immortality Part II: Rebirth Introduction to Part Two: Survival in a Different Body 6. The Katha Upanishad: Death as a Teacher (fifth cen. B.C.) Anonymous 7. The Questions of King Milinda (first cen. AD?) Anonymous 8. The World Outlook of the People (14th cen.) Madhava Acharya 9. Nirodha, the Cessation of Dukkha (1959) Walpola Rahula For Discussion or Essays Further Readings on Rebirth Part III: Resurrection and the Afterlife Introduction to Part Three: Resurrection and the Afterlife 10. Resurrection of the Same Body (13th century) Aquinas, Thomas 11. Of a Particular Providence and of a Future State (1739-40) David Hume 12. The Soul Survives and Functions after Death (1973) H.H. Price 13. Persons and the Metaphysics of Resurrection (2007) Lynne Rudder Baker For Discussion or Essays Further Readings on Resurrection and the Afterlife Part IV: Problems with Immortality Introduction to Part Four 14. On Mortality and the Soul (c. 50 B.C.) Lucretius 15. The Hunger of Immortality (1913) Miguel de Unamuno 16. The Makropulos Case: Reflections on the Tedium of Immortality (1972) Bernard Williams 17. Immortality without Boredom (2009) Lisa Bortolotti and Yujin Nagasawa 18. Death and Eternal Recurrence (2013) Lars Bergström For Discussion or Essays Further Readings on Problems with Immortality and the Eternal Return Part V: Living with Mortality Introduction to Part Five: Living with Mortality 19. “Supreme Happiness” (Fourth cen. B.C.) Chuang Tzu (Zhuangzi) 20. Death (1986) Thomas Nagel 21. The Collective Afterlife (2013) Samuel Scheffler 22. The Significance of Doomsday (2013) Susan Wolf 23. Death, Failure, and Neoliberal Ideology (2016) Beverley Clack For Discussion or Essays Further Readings on Living with Mortality Readings that appear in this book Index
£37.95
Peter Lang Publishing Inc AIDS Sexuality and the Black Church
Book SynopsisAIDS, Sexuality, and the Black Church: Making the Wounded Whole is a revealing account of AIDS activism within Black churches in New York City. AIDS has taken a devastating toll on the Black community. Blacks make up approximately 13% of the total United States population, but almost half of all those infected with HIV in the U.S. are Black. Previous research has claimed that these high rates are due, in large part, to the lack of an immediate response by Black Church leaders and officials when AIDS first began to strike Blacks in the early 1980s. The Black Church can play a major role in providing AIDS education to its parishioners and community. However, feeling uncomfortable with addressing sexuality and homosexuality, many Black churches have simply avoided addressing AIDS believing that such conversations were inappropriate for church. As a result, The Balm in Gilead was formed in 1992 to encourage AIDS awareness among Black religious institutions. The Balm in Gilead is nowTrade Review«This fine book, a thoughtful study of the response of the Black Church to the AIDS epidemic, is of value for students of the sociology of religion, of race, and of health. But perhaps it is most valuable as an exploration in the construction of a social problem, and as an offer of hope for the enlightened, caring development of solutions.» (Barbara Katz Rothman, Professor of Sociology, City University of New York, Past President, Society for the Study of Social Problems) «This is an important book about AIDS in Black communities that details the significant role that Black churches and community-based organizations have played in responding to this crisis, especially in Black communities. Harris’s discussion of The Balm in Gilead is especially instructive for all those interested in how one community-based organization helped to gener-ate a movement in response to HIV and AIDS in Black communities. In the pages of this text we learn how some members of ‘the Black Church’ were mobilized to use their power to confront the epidemic of HIV and AIDS. This book is a necessary and important read for all those concerned with the fight against AIDS, especially as it continues to take hold in Black communities.» (Cathy J. Cohen, David and Mary Winton Green Professor of Political Science, University of Chicago; Author of ‘Boundaries of Blackness: AIDS and the Breakdown of Black Politics’)
£97.08
Orbis Books (USA) Racial Justice and the Catholic Church
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£19.99
Orbis Books (USA) Trails of Hope and Terror: Testimonies on
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£17.45
Baker Publishing Group Defining Love A Philosophical Scientific and
Book SynopsisSome scientific studies suggest that human beings are innately selfish and that Christian virtues like self-sacrifice are a delusion. In this intriguing volume, esteemed theologian Thomas Jay Oord interprets the scientific research and responds from a theological and philosophical standpoint, providing a state-of-the-art overview of love and altruism studies. He offers a definition of love that is scientifically, theologically, and philosophically adequate. As Oord helps readers arrive at a clearer understanding of the definition, recipients, and forms of love, he mounts a case for Christian agape and ultimately for a loving God.
£30.95
Lantern Books,US Call to Compassion: Religious Perspectives on
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£30.40
ATF Press Validating Violence - Violating Faith: Religion,
Book SynopsisIn this book, scholars from Jewish, Christian and Muslim traditions explore violence in religious scriptures. In 12 chapters, they grapple with the problem of how to deal with the phenomenon of violence when it appears within the scriptures and traditions of particular religious faiths. The writers identitify the violent language, imagery, story and ideology which reside deep withn these texts. Some chapters offer detailed exegetical examination of key passages, while other chapters offer theological explorations of the issue.
£19.19
Evangelische Verlagsanstalt Religion - Macht - Raum: Religiose Machtanspruche
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£45.00
Evangelische Verlagsanstalt Resisting Exclusion: Global Theological Responses
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£26.85
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht Dance to My Ministry Exploring HipHop
Book SynopsisHow do Hip Hop and Religion correlate?
£129.47
Schwabe Verlagsgruppe AG Bilder, Heilige Und Reliquien: Beitrage Zur
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£99.75
HISTORIA DESCONOCIDA DE MARIA MAGDALENA
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£27.13
JOSEPH RATZINGER
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£19.57
Peeters Publishers Women, Ritual and Liturgy - Ritual Und Liturgie
Book SynopsisThis volume offers a broad reflection on women's engagement in ritual and liturgy. The Central Theme section opens with a multi-faith dialogue on women and ritual. Denise J.J. Dijk discusses the Feminist Liturgical Movement in the Netherlands and the US. Teresa Berger explores the implications of the ancient axiom "lex orandi, lex credendi" for women's liturgical practice. Brigitte Enzner-Probst considers the role of the body in worship. Annette Esser encourages dynamic dialogue between women artists and women engaged in liturgy. Gabriella Lettini examines the concept of syncretism in the light of the relationship between gospel and culture. The Forum focuses on translation: Judith Hartenstein and Silke Petersen highlight the problems of inclusive-language translation of St John's Gospel, while Caroline Vander Stichele presents recent discussions of the Dutch translation of JHWH. In Women's Traditions, Rosine Lambin traces the adoption of the veiling of women in the early church. Bettina Kratz-Ritter discusses the decline and modern renewal of ancient Jewish women's birth rites intended to protect the newborn child. From the countries, Angela Berlis tracks the evolution of the German Old Catholic 'Women's Sunday' service from 1920 to the present. Charlotte Methuen reflects on issues of power and authority raised by women's presidency at the Eucharist. Finally, the Book Market lists recently-published works as well as reviews.
£27.55
Peeters Publishers About Shelters and Encounters: An Array of
Book Synopsis“About Shelters and Encounters. An Array of Theological Voices”: that is the title of the thirtieth volume of the Journal of the ESWTR. As implied, the volume offers a wide range of texts, ranging from an elaboration of the shelter as a fitting metaphor for the location and the mode of developing queer theology to a round table discussion between African and Dutch female theologians about insider/outsider positions when doing theology as African female theologians in Europe. Bracketed by these two articles, four other texts add to the variety of voices the volume presents. The first of these invites the reader to share in a multi-layered account of the encounter of two women theologians from different disciplines, reading and interpreting the encounter of Mary and Elisabeth as it has been described and portrayed in pictures and text. Following suit, the reader will find a programmatic depiction of what a program for gender-conscious religious education could look like. Next in the array is a description of how interreligious ethics can contribute to elucidating moral dilemmas of Christian and Muslim women. And, closing this inner section, the volume offers a report of a(n empirical) pilot study conducted amongst participants of the Seventh Synod-Weekend of the Dutch Ecumenical Women’s Synod into how women attribute religious authority and why. Last but not least, three reviews of four recently published books accompany this issue, making it truly a volume with an array of theological voices.
£63.00
Peeters Publishers Reaching for Perfection: Studies on the Means and
Book SynopsisThis volume contains the proceedings of an international conference on the relation between asceticism and aspirations about reaching for perfection held at the University of Leuven 21-23 October 2019 and organised in the framework of Kosmoi, an association of Leuven colleagues from various disciplines working in the field of religious studies. Contributors were asked to integrate in their essay (aspects of) one of the following four basic topics: (1) the goal and purpose of living an ascetic life; (2) the means, both material and immaterial, available for reaching this goal; (3) the place of asceticism within the whole of religious practices in a particular religious tradition; and (4) the challenges and dangers of adopting such a lifestyle. These topics are addressed in various religious traditions, with a focus on Christian tradition – Western and Eastern, and through various approaches – historical, anthropological, and more philosophical.
£80.00
Peeters Publishers A MysticalPolitical Pledge
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£64.13
Peeters Publishers Urtext and Variance The Quest for the Texts of the Hebrew Bible
£105.00
Peeters Publishers The Embodied Space of Worship
£84.00
Peeters Publishers LÉthique chrétienne en dialogue
£66.50
Urim Publications The Importance of the Community Rabbi: Leading
Book Synopsis The contemporary rabbi is influenced by the modern rabbinic establishments throughout the world, including the rabbinate in Israel. The rabbinate's monopoly on opinions and interpretations prevents rabbis from expressing their individual positions out of fear of delegitimization. The current structure gives the public a negative impression of the rabbinic establishment. The Importance of the Community Rabbi strives to describe and delineate key requirements for a good rabbi, i.e., one who can provide socially acceptable halachic solutions within the parameters of Orthodox thinking. Rabbi Sperber elucidates the halachic techniques and mechanisms that may be used toward this goal. These are further illustrated with stories from rabbinic literature and examples from various responsa.
£24.95
Urim Publications Rabba, Maharat, Rabbanit, Rebbetzin: Women with
Book SynopsisRabba, Maharat, Rabbanit, Rebbetzin: Women with Leadership Authority According to Halachah examines in detail the legitimacy for feminine leadership in Jewish law. Exploring the various manifestations of female leadership, whether as women clergy or other forms of female halachic adjudication, Rabba, Maharat, Rabbanit, Rebbetzin responds to the standard criticisms leveled at the recent phenomenon of female authority within the Orthodox community. In this groundbreaking book, Rabbi Professor Daniel Sperber argues the halachic, political, and sociological levels of female leadership in Judaism.
£24.95
